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eightWest – WOODTV Thursday, May 11, 2017 A lot of hard work takes place every day to ensure that our state’s wildlife and natural resources can be enjoyed for years to come, and everyone can play a role in making …

Karen Markey has been covered in ticks. She’s fallen flat on her face. She’s gotten lost in the middle of the northern Michigan woods. But there’s nowhere else she would rather be. “Nothing is more satisfying than getting out in …

When you are surrounded by 7 million people and a whole lot of concrete, how do you inspire the next generation of conservationists? You get them outside. “In Metro Detroit, if you want a world-class outdoor recreational experience you’ll find …

Morning Mix – FOX17 Tuesday, April 11, 2017 If you have ever been lucky enough to catch a bass, trout, or blue gill, know that many of these fish may have come from one of Michigan’s state fish hatcheries. One …

With their large suction mouth, shark-like tail, and rows of bony plates up and down its 6-foot-long body, lake sturgeon are pretty intimidating. But not to 12-year-old Elena Guc. “I think it’s really interesting how lake sturgeon have been around …

Morning Mix – FOX17 Tuesday March 28, 2017 The Outdoor Discovery Center is one of the many places in Michigan where people can embrace and explore wildlife. The preserve has 155 acres of land, and through animal ambassadors, scenic trails, …

Morning Mix – FOX17 Tuesday March 14, 2017 The Outdoor Discovery Center is one of the many places in Michigan where people can embrace and explore wildlife. The preserve has 155 acres of land, and through animal ambassadors, scenic trails, and …

Morning Mix – FOX17 Tuesday, February 28, 2017 The Blandford Nature Center has over 140 acres of wildlife right in the heart of Grand Rapids. Their goal is to educate, engage, and empower the community to be stewards of the …